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Weather
Monsoon Begins Retreat as 43% of India Faces Rainfall Deficit
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 01:17 AM
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The southwest monsoon has started its withdrawal phase despite nearly half of the country experiencing a deficit in rainfall.
The monsoon season is beginning to wind down across the Indian subcontinent. Meteorological data indicates that the retreat process has commenced, marking the end of the primary rainy season for the year.
However, the withdrawal comes at a challenging time for several regions. Reports show that approximately 43% of India's landmass remains under a rainfall deficit, meaning these areas received less precipitation than the seasonal average.
This deficit in rainfall across a significant portion of the country may have implications for water levels and agricultural output as the weather patterns shift toward the drier winter months.
However, the withdrawal comes at a challenging time for several regions. Reports show that approximately 43% of India's landmass remains under a rainfall deficit, meaning these areas received less precipitation than the seasonal average.
This deficit in rainfall across a significant portion of the country may have implications for water levels and agricultural output as the weather patterns shift toward the drier winter months.